Program
Job Search Boot Camp is an online conference and workshop.
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- March 2012
- October 2011
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Below is the program of our March 2012 session.
Join the sessions live on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm EST or catch the recordings in the archives whenever it's convenient for you. See schedule below. Any questions? Contact us.
Week 1: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Opening Keynote
Launching a successful career strategy is as much about effective job search tactics as it is about readying yourself powerfully for change," according to Kathy Caprino, M.A., nationally recognized career and executive coach and the keynote presenter for Job Search Boot Camp. In this inspiring session, Kathy -- Founder/President of Ellia Communications and author of Breakdown, Breakthrough -- will share realistic advice to help you define the right job for you, and lay out the steps to get there. She’ll discuss how to figure out what you truly want in the next chapter of your career, and articulate your talents and accomplishments in a compelling way. Kathy will also cover the essential and practical steps to successful job and career transition and how to get started building your future today.
Bonus Session: Monday, March 26, 2012
Q&A Session
Career advisor and broadcast journalist Antonio Neves provides his perspective on any of your career-related questions in this bonus Q&A session. Bring questions and conversation topics.
Week 2: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
How-To Session
What constitutes a resume in the digital age when a LinkedIn profile often trumps an actual old-fashioned resume for many jobs? Career advisor and resume expert Donna Sweidan explains what trends she's seeing recruiters value the most today in this guided tour of what's "in" (and out) in resumes today. In this interactive session, she'll explain how you can bring life to your resume, no matter how long you've been out of the job search loop.
Week 3: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
How-To Session
Twitter and LinkedIn can be transformative research tools when scouting for jobs, building a network, or cold-calling potential employers. Join Mediabistro Education Director Carmen Scheidel for step-by-step tips on how you can and should use LinkedIn and Twitter as major tools in your job search arsenal. She'll also cover dos and don'ts of using Facebook, Google+, Quora, and other online tools in your career development.
Bonus Session: Monday, April 9, 2012
Q&A Session
Career advisor and executive coach Kathy Caprino provides her perspective on any of your career-related questions in this bonus Q&A session. Bring questions and conversation topics.
Week 4: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
How-To Session
Traditional job search methods rarely work like magic to deliver numerous job offers instantaneously. If your search consists mostly of tweaking your resume and applying to jobs online -- or even customizing it for jobs or companies you would love to work for -- then you're probably waiting for the phone to ring right now. A more effective approach can be the development of a long-term career plan, with a specific focus on cultivating meaningful connections with people. In this engaging and interactive workshop, we will provide a creative approach to job search and career development that says that job interviews, business meetings, and networking can provide far more than the sum of their parts.
